October 7th, 2009 by Katherine
When you’ve been trying to get pregnant for over a year and still nothing seems to be happening, there’s always that question. ‘Is there something wrong?’ A choice has to made as to whether testing is the road that you will take as a couple. It’s not just the woman who will be tested for infertility, it’s the man as well. Approximately 30% of conception problems is due to male infertility.
Male infertility causes
Male infertility can be caused by a number of reasons, and testing will be carried out for various problems.
The one that most people already know about is mumps. Mumps can cause ********* to swell, leading to a drop in ***** production. STD’s – Sexually transmitted diseases can cause problems with conception. Genetic illness can cause infertility. Hormone problems. Vasectomy reversal. Enlarged veins around the *********. Cancer treatments can stop ***** production temporarily or for good. Some treatments damage the ***** producing cells. There may also be a psychological reason behind the infertility. Blockages in tubes can lead to low quantity or no ***** at all. Poor ***** motility. Malformed *****.
There are course other male infertility causes. Recreational drugs can lower ***** quantity and quality, as can some prescribed medicines.
Smoking and drinking can also contribute towards male infertility.
Anabolic steroids can stop ***** production altogether. They may make your muscles look big, but that’s about the only plus point!
There is good news, male infertility can be treated. Sometimes you may get male infertility treatments on the NHS, or you may have to go to a specialist clinic. There are of course alternative treatments for male infertility. Some men swear by herbal treatments or acupuncture, just be sure to see a qualified practitioner.
To see more about male infertility and some treatments to help, join me Julie at: http://www.new-baby-and-beyond.com/male-infertility-causes.html or http://www.new-baby-and-beyond.com/male-infertility-treatments.html
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